Clausen & Hassan | January 18, 2017
Same-Sex Couples: Is a Second Parent Adoption Still Necessary in Minnesota?
The short answer is no, same-sex couples who are legally married (and were married when the child was born) do not need to get a second parent adoption
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Clausen & Hassan | September 22, 2015
Retroactive Child Support in Minnesota
You need to know if retroactive child support will apply to your case in MinnesotaLitigation is often a lengthy process, even for issues that are relatively simple. This can be
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Clausen & Hassan | September 17, 2015
Determining Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota
How does a court determine spousal maintenance in Minnesota?Spousal maintenance (formerly referred to as alimony) is a highly contentious area of family law, as well as one of the most
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Clausen & Hassan | May 21, 2015
Common MN Family Law Acronyms Decoded: OFP & HRO
Professionals who work in family law have a tendency to overuse acronyms. They use them so frequently that sometimes they forget that people who do not work in family law
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Farhan | April 3, 2012
Domestic Abuse Order for Protection (OFP)
In Minnesota, a victim of domestic abuse can seek an Order from the District Courts, prohibiting contact from an abuser. Minnesota Statute Section 518B.01 subd. 1 allows a Court to
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Farhan | January 21, 2012
The Definition of Domestic Abuse in Minnesota
The National Domestic Violence Hotline defines domestic violence as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.
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Farhan | August 29, 2011
Venue in Minnesota Divorce Cases
About a year ago, we posted a blog entry about venue. Since then, our family law attorneys continue to receive dozens of questions about where Minnesota divorce cases should be filed.
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